Magnum Energy ME-ARC Series User manual

ME-ARC
Advanced Remote Control
Owner’s Manual
(Version 5.0 or higher: with AGS, BMK, ACLD, and PT info)

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Thank you from all of us at Sensata Technologies for purchasing this ME-ARC remote. We under-
stand that you have many purchasing options in the marketplace, and we are pleased that you
have decided on this Magnum Energy product.
At Sensata, we are committed to providing you with quality products and services, and hope that
your experience with us is pleasant and professional.
Disclaimer of Liability
The use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and main-
tenance of the ME-ARC is beyond the control of Sensata Technologies. Therefore, this company
assumes no responsibility and expressly disclaims any liability for loss, damage, or expense
whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental that may arise out of or be in anyway con-
nected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.
Due to continuous improvements and product updates, the images shown in this manual may not
exactly match the unit purchased.
Restrictions on Use
The ME-ARC remote may only be used in life support devices and systems with the express writ-
ten approval of Sensata Technologies. Failure of this inverter can reasonably be expected to
cause failure of that life support device or system, or to aff ect the safety or eff ectiveness of that
device or system. If the ME-ARC remote fails, it is reasonable to assume the health of the user or
other persons may be endangered.
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Document Information
Description – ME-ARC Owner’s Manual
Part Number – 64-0030 F
Date Published – September 2021
This is a comprehensive manual and much of it is fairly technical. Terms may be used throughout
the manual that are unfamiliar to you. This entire manual is available for download—with many
of the diagrams available in color—on our website at: www.SensataPower.com.
Contact Information
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Safety Information
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Important Product Safety Instructions
This manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and opera-
tion of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before
installing or using this product.
Safety Symbols
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fi re, or other safety hazard, the following safety symbols
have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instruc-
tions.
WARNING: Indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could result in physical
harm to the user.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to take a specifi ed action could result in damage to
the equipment.
Info: Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the
main text.
Remedy: Provides possible solutions for related issues.
Product Safety Alerts
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal electrical codes.
WARNINGS:
• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal
electric codes.
• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed
to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short
circuits.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or
performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing
maintenance on the inverter. Live power may be present at more than one point
since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC. Turning off the inverter may not
reduce this risk on some Magnum inverters. As long as AC power is connected, it
will pass through the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the
ON/OFF INVERTER button on the remote.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Overview ..............................................................................................1
2.0 Installation ..........................................................................................2
2.1 Pre-Installation ............................................................................................ 2
2.1.1 Installation Guidelines .................................................................................. 2
2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................. 2
2.1.3 Tools Required ............................................................................................. 2
2.2 Connecting the Remote Cable ........................................................................ 3
2.2.1 Connecting the ME-ARC to a Magnum Inverter ................................................. 3
2.3 ME-ARC Remote and Bezel Dimensions ........................................................... 4
2.4 Mounting the ME-ARC Remote ....................................................................... 5
2.4.1 Flush Mount Installation Procedure ................................................................. 5
2.4.2 Surface Mount Installation Procedure .............................................................. 6
2.5 Power-up Self Test ....................................................................................... 7
3.0 Setup ...................................................................................................8
3.1 Navigating the Remote ................................................................................. 8
3.2 Remote Buttons and Menu Items ...................................................................10
3.2.1 FAVS Button and Menus ...............................................................................11
3.2.2 CTRL (Control) Button and Menus ..................................................................12
3.2.3 METER Button and Menus .............................................................................15
3.2.4 SETUP Button and Menus .............................................................................18
3.2.5 TECH Button and Menus ...............................................................................39
4.0 Menu Maps: ME-ARC Remote Control ................................................. 43
5.0 Operation ...........................................................................................48
5.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................48
5.1.1 LED Indicators ............................................................................................48
5.1.2 LCD Display ................................................................................................48
5.1.3 ON/OFF Pushbuttons ...................................................................................48
5.1.4 Menu Buttons .............................................................................................49
5.1.5 Rotary SELECT Knob ....................................................................................49
5.2 Operating the Inverter/Charger .....................................................................49
5.2.1 Inverter Mode .............................................................................................49
5.2.2 Charger Mode .............................................................................................50
5.3 System Status Messages ..............................................................................50
5.3.1 Inverter Mode Status Messages .....................................................................51
5.3.2 Charger Mode Status Messages .....................................................................51
5.3.3 Secondary Scrolling Status Messages .............................................................53
5.3.4 Fault Mode Messages ...................................................................................54
5.3.5 LED Indicator Guide .....................................................................................58
6.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................................59
6.1 Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................................60
6.1.1 Inverter Problems .......................................................................................60
6.1.2 Charger Problems........................................................................................60
7.0 Using a ME-AGS-N Controller ............................................................. 61
7.0.1 Software Diff erences Between AGS Versions ...................................................61
7.1 Setting Up the AGS using the ME-ARC ............................................................62
7.1.2 AGS Functional Tests ...................................................................................74
7.2 Operating/Monitoring the AGS using the ME-ARC .............................................75
7.2.1 Operating the AGS ......................................................................................75
7.2.2 Enabling the AGS ........................................................................................76

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Table of Contents (Cont.)
7.2.3 Monitoring the AGS .....................................................................................76
7.2.4 Starting and Stopping the Generator ..............................................................80
7.2.5 AGS Menu Maps ..........................................................................................81
7.2.6 AGS Remote Status Messages .......................................................................85
7.3 AGS Troubleshooting using the ME-ARC .........................................................88
7.3.1 AGS Fault Message Screen ...........................................................................88
7.3.2 Resolving AGS Operational Statuses ..............................................................88
7.3.3 Resolving AGS Faults using the ME-ARC .........................................................89
7.3.4 How to Clear AGS Faults ..............................................................................90
7.3.5 How to Clear AGS Fault History .....................................................................90
8.0 Using a BMK ....................................................................................... 91
8.1 Setting Up the BMK using the ME-ARC ...........................................................91
8.2 BMK Operation/Monitoring with the ME-ARC ...................................................92
8.2.1 How does the BMK Battery Monitor Operate? ..................................................92
8.2.2 Monitoring the BMK using the ME-ARC ...........................................................93
8.2.3 BMK Menu Maps ..........................................................................................95
8.2.4 BMK Remote Status Messages ......................................................................96
8.3 BMK Troubleshooting using the ME-ARC ..........................................................96
8.3.1 BMK Fault Message Screens ..........................................................................96
8.3.2 Resolving BMK Faults using the ME-ARC .........................................................96
9.0 Using an ACLD ....................................................................................98
9.1 Setting Up the ACLD using the ME-ARC ..........................................................98
9.2 Monitoring the ACLD using the ME-ARC ..........................................................98
9.2.1 ME-ARC Remote’s ACLD METER Button Menus .................................................98
9.2.2 ME-ARC Remote’s ACLD-specifi c TECH Menus .................................................99
9.2.3 ACLD Menu Maps ........................................................................................99
9.2.4 ACLD Remote Status Messages ...................................................................100
9.3 ACLD Troubleshooting using the ME-ARC ......................................................101
9.3.1 ACLD Fault Message Screens ......................................................................101
9.3.2 Resolving ACLD Faults using the ME-ARC ......................................................101
10.0 Using a PT Charge Controller ........................................................... 102
10.1 Setting Up the PT Controller using the ME-ARC ..............................................102
10.2 Operating/Monitoring the PT Controller using the ME-ARC ...............................111
10.2.1 Operating the PT Charge Controller .............................................................111
10.2.2 Monitoring the PT Charge Controller.............................................................114
10.2.3 PT Charge Controller Menu Maps ................................................................. 118
10.2.4 PT Charge Controller Remote Status Messages ..............................................122
10.3 PT Controller Troubleshooting using the ME-ARC ...........................................125
10.3.1 PT Controller Fault Message Screens ............................................................ 125
10.3.2 Resolving PT Faults using the ME-ARC ..........................................................125
A-1 Remote Feature to Inverter Compatibility ........................................ 128
B-1 Limited Warranty .............................................................................134
B-2 How to Receive Repair Service ....................................................................134

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features ..................................................................................... 1
Figure 2-1, Remote Cable .............................................................................................. 3
Figure 2-2, Remote Control Connections .......................................................................... 3
Figure 2-3, ME-ARC Remote Dimensions .......................................................................... 4
Figure 2-4, Remote Bezel Dimensions ............................................................................. 4
Figure 2-5, Flush Mounting the ME-ARC ........................................................................... 5
Figure 2-6, Surface Mounting the ME-ARC using the Bezel .................................................. 6
Figure 2-7, Power-up Self Test Screens ............................................................................ 7
Figure 2-8, Self Test Set Clock Screens ............................................................................ 7
Figure 3-1, Front Panel Setup Features ............................................................................ 8
Figure 3-2, SETUP Menu Navigation ................................................................................ 9
Figure 3-3, FAVS Button and Menus ...............................................................................11
Figure 3-4, CTRL Button and Menus ...............................................................................12
Figure 3-5, METER Button and Menus .............................................................................15
Figure 3-6, Current Flow – Inverter Mode .......................................................................17
Figure 3-7, Current Flow – Standby Mode .......................................................................17
Figure 3-8, Current Flow – Load Support Mode ................................................................17
Figure 3-9, SETUP Button and Menus .............................................................................19
Figure 3-10, CV Charge Done Time/Amps Stages (INV/CHG) .............................................30
Figure 3-11, Hold CV Chg VDC Charge Stages (INV/CHG) .................................................32
Figure 3-12, Final Charge Stage – Multi-Stage .................................................................36
Figure 3-13, Final Charge Stage – Float ..........................................................................36
Figure 3-14, Final Charge Stage – Silent .........................................................................36
Figure 3-15, TECH Button and Menus .............................................................................39
Figure 3-16, Inverter Fault History Screens .....................................................................40
Figure 4-1, FAVS/CTRL/METER Button Menu Maps ............................................................43
Figure 4-2, SETUP Button Menu Map ..............................................................................44
Figure 4-3, SETUP Button Menu Map ..............................................................................45
Figure 4-4, SETUP/TECH Button Menu Maps ....................................................................46
Figure 4-5, TECH Button Menu Map ................................................................................47
Figure 5-1, ME-ARC Front Panel Controls and Indicators....................................................48
Figure 5-2, System Status Screen (Example) ..................................................................50
Figure 7-1, AGS Fault History Screens ............................................................................79
Figure 7-2, AGS CTRL/METER Menu Map (Section 1) ........................................................81
Figure 7-3, AGS SETUP Menu Map (Section 2) .................................................................82
Figure 7-4, AGS SETUP Menu Map (Section 3) .................................................................83
Figure 7-5, AGS SETUP/TECH Menu Map (Section 4) ........................................................84
Figure 7-6, AGS Fault Message (Example) .......................................................................88
Figure 8-1, Ending Battery Voltage Verses Time ...............................................................93
Figure 8-2, BMK METER/SETUP Menu Map.......................................................................95
Figure 8-3, BMK Fault Message (Example) ......................................................................97
Figure 9-1, ACLD METER Menu Map ...............................................................................99
Figure 9-2, ACLD Fault Message (Example) ................................................................... 101
Figure 10-1, CV Charge Done Time/Amps (PT Controller) ................................................ 104
Figure 10-2, Hold CV Charge Volts (PT Controller) .......................................................... 105
Figure 10-3, Multi-Stage Charging (PT Controller) .......................................................... 106
Figure 10-4, PT Fault History Screens ........................................................................... 117
Figure 10-5, PT Charge Controller CTRL/METER Menu Map .............................................. 118

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List of Tables
Table 3-1, Battery Type to Charge Voltages (fi xed voltage) ................................................28
Table 3-2, Battery Amp/Hrs Capacity to Suggested Absorb Time ........................................31
Table 3-3, Inverter/Charger Default Settings on ME-ARC ...................................................42
Table 5-1, LED Indicator Guide ......................................................................................58
Table 6-1, Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................59
Table 7-1, Software Diff erences Between AGS Versions .....................................................61
Table 7-2, ME-ARC Autostart/Autostop Matrix ..................................................................62
Table 7-3, AGS Remote Operational Statuses...................................................................85
Table 7-4, AGS Remote Start Statuses ............................................................................86
Table 7-5, AGS Remote Fault Statuses ............................................................................86
Table 7-6, AGS Default Settings on ME-ARC ....................................................................87
Table 8-1, BMK Remote Operational and Fault Statuses .....................................................96
Table 8-2, BMK Remote SOC Statuses ............................................................................96
Table 9-1, ACLD Remote Operational Statuses ............................................................... 100
Table 10-1, PT Default Settings on ME-ARC ................................................................... 117
Table 10-2, PT Controller Remote Operational Statuses ................................................... 122
Table 10-3, PT Remote Relay Statuses .......................................................................... 122
Table 10-4, PT Remote Fault Statuses ........................................................................... 123
Table 10-5, PT Remote Power Statuses ......................................................................... 124
Table A-1, ME-ARC (Version 5.0) Compatibility Matrix ..................................................... 128
List of Figures (Cont.)
Figure 10-6, PT Charge Controller METER Menu Map ...................................................... 119
Figure 10-7, PT Charge Controller SETUP Menu Map ....................................................... 120
Figure 10-8, PT Charge Controller SETUP Menu Map ....................................................... 121
Figure 10-9, PT Controller Fault Message (Example) ....................................................... 125

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Overview
1.0 Overview
The ME-ARC remote control allows you to monitor and customize the operating parameters for
your Magnum inverter/charger. This remote can be used on all Magnum inverter/charger models
so there is no cross-platform confusion.
The ME-ARC50 comes standard with a 50-foot, 4-conductor (twisted-pair) telephone cable and
includes non-volatile memory (preserves adjustable settings, even if power to the remote or in-
verter is removed).
Info: This manual is for a ME-ARC with software version 5.0 or higher; see the TECH:
02 Versions section on page 38 for information on how to determine your version level.
Menu Buttons Rotary SELECT Knob
LCD
Display
ON/OFF
Pushbuttons
LED
Indicators Float Charging
DC 13.34V + 0A
The ME-ARC is equipped with the following features:
• LED Indicators – The at-a-glance LEDs provide the inverter/charger status in a straightforward
way.
• LCD Display – The LCD display is a 16 x 2 line (32 characters total) alphanumeric display
used for setting up the inverter/charger operation, as well as viewing current status or fault
messages.
• ON/OFF Pushbuttons (x2) – The ON/OFF pushbuttons allow the inverter or charger to be
independently and quickly enabled or disabled.
• Menu Buttons (x5) – Allow the inverter or charger to be confi gured to your specifi c system
preferences. These buttons also allow simple access to menu items that can help with
monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter/charger system.
• Rotary SELECT Knob – The rotary encoder knob is similar to a car dash radio knob and is
used to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings. Pressing the rotary
knob allows you to select a menu item, or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD.
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features

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Installation
2.0 Installation
Review this section and the Important Product Safety Instructions on page ii before proceeding
with the installation of your remote.
WARNING: Installations should be performed by qualifi ed personnel, such as a licensed
or certifi ed electrician. The installer determines which safety codes apply and ensures
all applicable installation requirements are followed. Applicable installation codes vary
depending on the specifi c location and application.
CAUTION: When connecting battery power to the inverter, all battery negative
connections must be connected prior to the battery positive connections. When removing
battery power from the inverter, the battery positive should be removed before any
battery negative connections are disconnected. This prevents any communication chips/
lines from becoming the DC return path to the battery—causing permanent damage to
all connected accessories.
Summation: Ensure all battery negative circuits are always connected before connecting
or disconnecting battery positive.
2.1 Pre-Installation
Before proceeding, read the entire Installation section to determine how best to install your ME-
ARC remote. The more thorough you plan in the beginning, the better your inverter needs will
be met.
2.1.1 Installation Guidelines
• Before connecting any wires determine the remote’s cable route throughout the home or ve-
hicle/boat, both to and from the inverter.
• Always check for existing electrical, plumbing, or other areas of potential damage BEFORE
drilling or cutting into walls to mount the remote.
• Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked.
• If installing this remote in a boat, RV, or truck ensure the conductors passing through walls,
bulkheads, or other structural members are protected. This minimizes insulation damage
(such as chafi ng) which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing.
2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully remove the ME-ARC remote from its shipping container and inspect all contents. Verify
the following items are included:
• The ME-ARC remote display • Bezel • 50’ remote cable
• Eight #8 x 3/4 Phillips screws • ME-ARC Owner’s Manual
If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact your authorized Magnum Energy dealer or
Magnum Energy.
IMPORTANT: Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership; it is needed if the unit
should require in-warranty service.
2.1.3 Tools Required
Installing the remote control is simple and requires the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver • Level • Drill
• Cut-out tool (knife/saw) • Pencil • Drill bit (7/64”)

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Installation
2.2 Connecting the Remote Cable
The ME-ARC comes with a remote cable to enable communication between the inverter and the
remote. The cable is a 50-foot, 4-conductor, round twisted-pair, telephony standard with 6P4C
(6-position/4-conductor) connectors on each end. When the 6P4C connectors are held side by
side with both of the connector tabs facing the same way, the color of the conductors in each
connector is the opposite from top to bottom (as shown in Figure 2-1).
Info: This cable has twisted-pair cabling which is a common form of wiring in which
two conductors are wound around each other for the purposes of canceling out
electromagnetic interference (known as “crosstalk”).
Note: The remote cable can be extended up to a length of 200 feet without data degradation.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
TAB
TAB
same color
same
color
4-conductor telephone-type
opposite colors from top to
bottom (tabs facing toward you)
Figure 2-1, Remote Cable
2.2.1 Connecting the ME-ARC to a Magnum Inverter
One end of the remote cable plugs into the back side of the ME-ARC, and the other plugs into the
REMOTE (blue) port on the Magnum inverter/charger (see Figure 2-2).
Note: Do not connect the remote cable at this time. First, locate and prepare an area to mount
the remote (follow directions in Section 2.4).
Figure 2-2, Remote Control Connections